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Drone roof survey in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Drone roof surveys around Hurst Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Drone roof surveys in Hurst Green: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Historic houses like Bateman's, about 4.4 miles south-west, show how far back building around Hurst Green goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. Take a building like Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hurst Green is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TN19. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Station Road, London Road and Great Oak. If you are just outside Hurst Green, we cover Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Around Hurst Green
Around Hurst Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Robertsbridge Community College and The Old Bull Inn. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Hurst Green includes Bewl Water.
How a drone roof survey works in Hurst Green
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and worn lead at chimneys and walls.
Some older homes in villages like Hurst Green are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hurst Green and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
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Common questions in Hurst Green
Is drone flying allowed in Hurst Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is my home in Hurst Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a hamlet or village like Hurst Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why act early in Hurst Green
From the ground, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. For older village homes like those around Hurst Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.